I have a very rare, Antonio Pineda Terascan necklace to offer today. Properly signed on the silver balls attached to velvet and on the Terascan itself. A thick 970 silver sheet is hand made and hand hammered to build texture. The bottom is rimmed for a well finished look and depth. The height in the center is 1.25 in. and it spans 5 in. across. No damage on the silver or velvet which is in excellent condition. The velvet can be tied as long as 23 in. Approximate pendant weight is 70 grams...

The most stunning example of Mozaico Azteca jewelry I have ever seen, this necklace is literally a dream-come-true! There is not one thing about it that I don't love; the color of the stones used is saturated and richly varied; the silver work is substantial - not a flimsy piece, that is for sure; and the way it hugs the neck and sits perfectly in place is beyond description. This is a true choker size necklace, ideal for smaller to medium sizes...

If you are looking for a pharmacy sign that is nearly mint and sports great graphics, you can stop searching!

This awesome example dates to 1955, is painted and has a reflective finish on the large lettering...

This handwrought arts & crafts candlestick was designed and signed by William Spratling in the early 1930's. The candlestick base measures 5 inches across and stands 3 1/2" high. Excellent condition and patina. Signed on the underside WS TAXCO MEXICO. This Spratling tin candlestick is pictured on p. 227 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill.

 

Here is a very pretty starburst pin/necklace, perfect for a wedding (or any other occasion!). Made from 14k gold (marked and tested), it’s set with seed pearls and an old European cut diamond in the center. It has a maker’s mark in the shape of a Maltese cross. Measuring 1-1/8”, it weighs 6g. The bail folds down nicely for when you want to wear it as a brooch. The 18” chain is gold filled, and not original to the piece...

"Northern Vermont" - by Gianni Cilfone (Italian/American, 1908-1992), oil on canvas. Circa 1944. Canvas size: 22 in. x 25 in. Offered in the original frame, with paper exhibition label affixed to stretcher - 'Bethel Inn Exhibition 1944.' Titled: Northern Vermont. Original condition with some craquelure. Gianni Cilfone was brought to the U.S.A. by his parents when he was only five. He later attended the Art Institute of Chicago and also studied under noted painters Hugh Breckenridge and John F...

This charming antique purse from Tibet was hand-made to be worn hanging from a waist belt. Lacking ornamentation, is was probably a daily use item to hold coins. A simple endless knot toggle is used for closure. The purse is 3.5 inches at the widest point.

Many of my Tibetan items are "categorized" as Chinese. Most westerners think of Tibetan's as being within the boundary of the current borders of the country known as Tibet...

Steam coils about the petit young woman at the public bath, a fine Taisho era painting signed Ikuho. The color blends into the silk, leaving a soft edge enhancing the sense she is being viewed through the steam and heat of the bath. Pigment on silk, mounted later in green patterned cloth extended with grey and featuring wooden rollers. As pictures of nudes were forbidden, Ikuho is likely a pen-name, possibly taken from Ikuho Street in Northern Kyoto city where the artist may have resided...

A Pair of Rockingham (1826-1842) English Footed Compotes or Dessert Stands. The design features a peach band, with a gilt rim and floral decorations in the center and on the rim. Dimensions; 9" wide x 2.75" high. There is a slight hairline on one base (see picture), otherwise in excellent condition.

Nagakura Kenichi's artwork is imbued with a primal energy and balance executed with a keen understanding of composition...

One of the oldest Italian families of jewelers, the Peruzzi Brothers go back into the 1860s and are still in business, their store located in the Ponte Vecchio area of beautiful Florence. Renowned for their crisply cast, elaborate Renaissance Revival designs Peruzzi jewelry is avidly collected with the older pieces sought after by all of us who appreciate Old World craftsmanship and motifs created centuries ago. The pendant necklace at hand has its original floral link chain - a definite p...

A hand engraved hinged sterling silver bangle bracelet circa 1940s 1950. This vintage retro wide bangle measures 8-1/2" in circumference, 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" across the interior wall, and it is 1-1/8" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half with the design extending into the undecorated half at the hinge and clasp. It has never been monogrammed, it is unsigned and it weighs 48.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or...

Colorful and innovative sterling multi stone inlay bracelet by Creek/Navajo David Tune who has been creating since 1976. This cuff dates from his early years. He is known for his dramatic designs that are inspired by the aerial views he sees while hot air ballooning and skydiving. Most of his pieces include coral, turquoise, lapis and sugelite as found in this bracelet. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4", it is 3/4" wide in the front and tapers to 3/8" at the termina...

Travel set of two EBONY brushes with natural bristles and one comb in a Crocodile skin covered two piece case. The brushes and comb fit snugly in the case. Crocodile skin is in excellent condition with no dry spots. The brushes are marked FRANCE and EBONY, the comb has no markings. Measures 8 1/2 (22 cm) long, 3 inches (8 cm) wide and 1 3/4 inches (4 cm) deep. Circa 1920

A wearable bronze ring from the post Angkor Wat period. Size: Inside diameter. 2 cm x 1.9 cm. Condition: No repairs.

Persian Senneh kilim with a concentric lozenge medallion and herati pattern on a red ground. Woven in slit tapestry, warp in cotton and weft in wool. Beautiful colors. Condition: clean, fine, lower end minimally reduced. Dimension: 191 cm x 124 cm.

A donkey doll motif. Pre assay 1930's or 40's hand chased repousse donkey burro tested silver pin with MEXICO mark and the cutest round face big headed punk haired donkey doll! So it has an overbite and no chin, it is so kee-oot!. Must have.
The native peoples are known to make dolls in the shape of their local animals for their children to play.

Wt: 20 grams on postal scale and ~2 3/4" X 2 1/2".
Looks like a Taxco silversmith who mastered skilled repousse techniques sat at hi...

A very big and spectacular sterling silver cocktail or statement ring by the contemporary artist Patricia Von Musulin. Marked STERLING and VON MUSULIN. Very heavy and substantial at 32 grams. With a distinctive modernist sculpted form. It has a fabulous patinated finish. Classic but also perfectly of the moment; big statement rings are a very significant current fashion trend.

Von Musulin's jewelry has appeared on American and European runways, and has been featured editorially in major ...

Magnificent Fred Davis silver and onyx bracelet. This is a larger scale than the silver and amethyst bracelet of this same design that I have listed. This bracelet measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 1" wide. It weighs 62 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Classic Fred Davis and beautiful in every way.

Each page of this antique Chinese accordian style book has a hand painted picture which together tell an old folk tale. There are 8 paintings and they are each delightful.

This is a very beautiful multi-colour Peking glass vase representing longevity. Starting from the cover, the finial is in the form of a close lotus bud in cobalt blue. Surrounding it are butterflies inter-twaining with the clouds. On the body of the vase, it is represented by a collar of ruyi around the mouth of the vase, in cobalt blue colour. Below the ruyi is a ring of cloud also in cobalt blue colour. Then below the cobalt colour ruyi is the qilong, crane, peaches, ruyi, pine tree, plaintain...

Based in Mexico City Plateria FarFan made some truly exquisite pieces - I love their massive mesh-style bracelets and necklaces (please take a look at item nos 1074808 and 1090049 for representative examples currently in my inventory) as well as their heavy charm bracelets. What is presented here, however, is a stunning repousse creation that bears their name - exquisitely detailed; elaborate yet carefully executed design; and minimalist carved amethyst "masks" make this a stupendous bracelet. P...

Pair of rare sterling silver handmade ash or pin trays centered with a raised mythical pre-Columbian Quetzalcotal head designed and signed (c.1930's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Each measures 2 5/8" across. Contructed of heavy gauge silver. Weighs 19 grams. Beautiful vintage conditon with no dents or dings. Shipping and insurance included. Spratling was a contemporary of Hector Aguilar, Antonio Pineda, and Los Castillo.

A Navajo sterling silver ring with a blue opal circa 1960s 1970s. This vintage size 6 ring features a large solitaire opal with blue and green colours; it measures 1" x 7/8" across the stone. It is unsigned which is not uncommon and it weighs 7.9 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some natural striations in the stone and some minor surface wear. All condition issues are noted. All items are vintage or anti...

Two Chinese porcelain bowls, decorated in blue and white patterns; the exterior with relief dragon and Greek key designs, the interior with figured and dragon patterns with a central facing dragon also done in relief. The base glazed white with the rims left bare. The center has a six character mark surrounded by double circles in under-glaze blue. These bowls were made for the export market using a design of an earlier dynasty.

Size: Approximately 4" high by 8" diameter

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The jade drops are a Spanish Colonial design that is mostly seen with enormous pendants. This one has smaller pendants that are 2.5in. x 1.5in for the largest one and the others are 1.5in. x 1 1/8in. making it very wearable with your wardrobe choices. The chain is thick and the repousse balls are without dents.(there is glare which can make it difficult to determine by the flash) The color of the stones range from a warm green to almost a goldish green. No chips or cracks to the stones. A very o...

A larger than average Millefleur("thousand flower") decorated bowl. The base carries a four character iron red reign mark of the Qianlong emperor but this item was made later, for export, probably during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - very good - no damages and no restoration. 17cm (6.6inches) diameter; 8.5cm (3.3inches) high.

清光绪 粉彩外销百花碗 约1875-1908
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Super stylish petite pair; circa mid 1950's; original leather and recovered seats; very unique design attributed to House of Chanel; 26" wide, 30" deep, 29" high, 21" seat depth

A true maestro when it comes to combining silver with faceted, brilliant gems Enrique Ledesma is the creator of this modernist Mexican hinged bangle bracelet. Ledesma set three color-change sapphires against a glistening sterling frame here but I have also had one or two similar pieces in which the silver had been oxidized. Held in place with prongs, the stones are open-backed allowing the light to play its luminous games and coax different colors out of the stones. I love the geometry of the br...

Miniature Chinese late Qing to Republic period wucai tripod censer with compressed body raised on three tapered legs decorated in underglaze blue and famille verte overglaze enamels with a pair of confronted green and red five-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl among clouds and flames set against a white porcelain ground. Two upright loop handles are at the rim. A six-character underglaze blue kaishu form Ming dynasty Chenghua reign mark is on the front of the waisted neck. Late 19th to e...

A Ming Jiajing - Wanli blue and white bowl, rounded side with mantao shape and glazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze blue of foo dog playing brocade ball, base with square mark.
Bowl is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, minor fritting at rim.
Size: 13 cm diameter.

A moulded hexagonal bowl, hakkaku hachi, decorated to the exterior with an iron red ground inset with alternating reserves containing ribbon bound scrolls, makimono, and artemisin leaves, mogusa-ha, two of the Eight Chinese precious objects, Babao, hachitakara, and a band of stylised eight petal flowers, presumably Tessen the clematis flower, with leaves and pine branches. The interior divided into four brocade panels, each with a reserve containing, respectively auspicious Chrysanthemums and R...

DPRK / North Korean Book: Koryo Dynasty Celadon / Bronze

The great leader President Kim Il Sung said: "The people of Koryo greatly developed the printing industry by inventing metal type for the first time in the world and manufactured the Koryo ceramics which the world values as treasures because of their distinctive colours, patterns and models. All these made our country famous".

Part of the introduction to this book. The Koryo Museum complex is at the foot of Mt. Songak in Kaesong, t...

Description: A beautiful Jun shard with splashed purple glaze was delicately framed by mortised and tenoned Zitan wood in a shape of a lotus leaf. Designed with silver wire for the veins of the leaf, this snuff dish was added more on the elegancy.Date: Qing dynasty (AD18th-19th century) Material: Zitan wood and Jun shard. Length: 7.5cm Height: 1.4cm (stand not included)

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) - 'Saxton's River, Near Bellows Falls, Vermont.' Oil on canvas. Canvas size: 24 inches x 30 inches. Dated on stretcher: March 28, 1974. Offered in the original frame. Excellent original condition but would brighten with a professional cleaning. Thomas Curtin was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and painted in Cape Ann and then, from 1943, in Vermont, where he is known for his landscape paintings and, most especially, for his winter scenes. He was fri...

Vermeil leaf pattern choker surrounded by shimmering clear rhinestones. The necklace is 13 1/2" long, each leaf is 7/8" wide and 1 1/2" long. The hinged clip earrings and the two scatter pins match the links in the choker in size and design. A very elegant 1940's set.

A 10K shell cameo Siffari ring from the 1940s. This size 8-1/4 or 8.25 ring features a claw-set hand carved shell coral marquise shaped cameo mounted in a fancy 10k yellow gold setting. The setting measures 5/8 x 5/16", it is stamped SIFFARI 10K and it weighs 108 grams. Siffari was from Toronto and it was established in 1941. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and a...

Rare handmade (c.1920) sterling silver box with bezel set amethyst cab stone and 4 gold or copper dome accents designed and signed by Fred Davis (1880-1961). Marked FD 925. 2" X 1 1/4", 1" H. 32grams, 1.02oz. Beautiful vintage condition with normal surface ware. Davis designs were a major part of the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE.

Gorgeous sterling clip earrings with tumbled and polished citrine, rose quartz, amethyst, smokey topaz and pink tourmaline by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. His pieces are highly collectible and have become more and more rare to find. These earrings measure 1 1/4" by 1 1/8" and are in fine original condition. No chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as show. Beautiful stones and expert craftsmanship.

A fine vintage pair of decorative etched glass and sterling silver hurricane lamp inserts for your sterling (or silver plated) candlesticks. These 8-1/8" tall lighting accessories consist of the sterling pierced socket inserts (plugs tapering from 13/16 to 15/16") and the etched glass oil lamp style chimneys (and they should fit most 20th century candleholders). The inserts are stamped STERLING and this pair is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, dama...

Description: An ivory seal was exquisitely carved on the top as a unique Lingzhi knob. By a charming and enduring aged patina, the seal was obviously used by scholars as a private stamp from the well carved print which was in literati meaning. It is a lovely little piece in good shape, nice patina and is full of the traditional connoisseur's taste. Date: Early Qing periods (18th Century or earlier), Dimensions: 1.8cm x 1.3cm x 1.1cm.

Hattie Carnegie presents coppery autumn colors in this chunky set. Glass beads, sequin shaped aurora borealis beads, copper colored stones and metal flowers with a taupe faux Baroque pearl dangle. Lovely Haskell-like filigree back. Brooch would also be lovely worn as a pendant if a pendant ring were added (simple, see a jeweler). Brooch is 3 1/4" total length, body of brooch is 1 3/4" in diameter, 3/4" deep. Clip earrings are 1 3/8" in diameter, 3/4" deep.

Porcelain covered by celadon green glaze, decorated with carved single fisnh and wave; glaze base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 12.5 cm wide, 5 cm tall. CONDITION: Excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration. Different color in some ares.

An Ellis Bros. gold filled fancy pocket watch with a 15J Cyma 777 four adjustment movement from the 1920s. This 1-3/4" open face man's pocket watch features a hand engraved gold plated face with a single sunk second hand dial and purple finished metal hands. Ellis Brothers was taken over by Birks in the late 1920s and this watch has an Ellis branded Swiss Cyma 777 15 jewel movement with four adjustments. The works are 34mm. across, size 4 or 15 ligne. It is stem wind and it has a 20 year gol...

Rookwood Vase mold number 715 D; dated 1895. Painted by Mary Louella Perkins (MLP), who was with Rookwood only 13 years from 1886 to 1898. Mold number 715 designed by William Watts Taylor in 1894 was also available as an Ewer. Several old labels and esoteric marks on the base - one label for Davis Collamore and Co., of NY, around 1884 Davis Collamore was appointed National Sales Agent for Rookwood and remained so until around 1920. The vase stands 7 inches tall and has a fine glaze combination o...

English William Moorcroft art pottery cabinet vase with hibiscus decoration, together with a small Clematis bowl or dish. 20th century. Vase measures 3 7/8 in. ht. Dish is 3 1/2 in. in diameter. Retaining their original paper labels. Excellent condition.

This is an old linear hallmarked Los Castillo necklace that was definitely designed by Margot. The silver is heavy repousse and the weight is 68 grams. The length is 15.75in. long and .75in. tall. This is a beautiful floral that lends itself wonderfully when you want to wear something not really big in size but packs a punch with design elements. What sets this set apart from the rest is it's condition. Due to age most pieces of this design are dented or have smashed repousse leaves and this set...

A rare and nicely carved Pyu green fluorite elephant.Fluorite is one of the most collectible and highly sought after crystals in the world, loved by mineralogists and metaphysical healers alike. Its remarkable cubes are at times, almost too perfect to believe, emerging like magic treasure in matrix rock, or tightly stacked cube on cube like a futuristic city in miniature. Fluorite is an extraordinary creation of Nature, beautiful and luminous, soft and glassy, often vibrant in color.Condition:Pe...

This six-pronged 14 karat white gold basket setting dates from the 1920’s. It delicately cradles a 0.96 carat old miner solitaire diamond. The stone is J color SI1 clarity and the band is engraved with a petite leaf pattern. Beautiful from every angle!

An Edwardian 14k yellow gold onyx and pearl bar pin brooch from the 1910 era. This 2-1/2 x 1/4" pin has ornate hand-tooled decoration, it has a safety clasp and it is stamped 14K. It has a central black onyx stone with a bezel-set pearl and it weighs 3.3 grams. A fine looking antique bar or tiepin. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all ...

Rare pre-earthquake "chirimen-e" (creped) Japanese “mitsugiri-ban” format shin hanga woodblock print by Takahashi Shotei, also known as Hiroaki (1871 - 1945) titled “Starlight Night” published by Watanabe circa 1918. Red Shotei seal at the lower right. Paper size: 5 3/8" x 12." (margins included). This image is cataloged as #M-17 on the informative website www.shotei.com. For image comparison, their section on variant print designs illustrates both the pre-earthquake and post-earthquake...

The Mozaico Azteca line of the Los Castillo taller is one of my favorite genres in the realm of vintage Mexican silver jewelry. It could be that I am partial to the blues and greens of the azur-malachite inlay but it is also due to the impeccable craftsmanship those pieces display and the immeasurable patience and concentration on the part of their maker they offer witness to. The necklace at hand, with its substantial row of curved sterling links interrupted by small repousse beads is a dream t...

Rare carriage clock by the Vermont Clock Co., Fair Haven, VT. Brass case with beveled glass panels on all sides and carrying handle. 8-day movement with engine turned, decorated steel back plate. Rectangular porcelain dial with Roman numerals in black and minute divisions. Condition: excellent running condition; minor chip to porcelain at top left corner of dial (barely noticeable when viewed from the front view). Size: 6 inches ht. with handle extended x 3 inches wide x 2 5/8 inches deep.

Measuring just under 6.5 inches in width, this VERY RARE, 19th century, hand-forged iron, slave collar with unusual incised detailing was recently uncovered in Texas.

Complete with functional locking mechanism and -even more scarcely found- a working key, this seldom found piece remains in excellent, all-original condition and stands as a horrid, tangible testament to the malevolence of slavery.

The collar is constructed of two, hefty, separate, semi-circular pieces of iron that are hinged ...

Hector Aguilar one of the best Maestros from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The stones are warmed and the length is 20 inches. You need the length due to the height being a tall 1.38th's inches. I will also be listing the matching bracelet that perfectly hooks into this necklace for a long chain. The presence is stunning and the weight is 170 grams of quality. No damage and well cared for over time.

A Pair of English Staffordshire Dessert or Cake plates from the Early 19th Century (1840-1850).Dimensions 9" in diameter x 1" high. Possibly Rockingham or Ridgeway, but no marks (see picture. Excellent condition.